Remains of missing 20-year-old located; Washoe County Sheriff's Office seeks public's help

The remains of missing 20-year-old Kenyon Wilson were located last week in the vicinity of Moon Rocks Recreation Area, not far from where his heavily damaged car was found on October 20.

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office detectives announced Thursday they are treating this case as a homicide investigation and are asking the public for any information that may help to identify and locate a suspect, or suspects.

The investigation began on Sunday, October 20, 2019, when Wilson’s vehicle, a dark blue 2004 Infiniti coupe with black front rims and silver rear rims (pictured), was located near the Moon Rocks recreation area off Winnemucca Ranch Road north of Spanish Springs. The vehicle had been heavily damaged by fire.

After several days of searching by deputies, Search and Rescue volunteers, and the RAVEN helicopter, the Sheriff’s Office received information on Friday, October 25, that human remains had been discovered in a remote area in the vicinity of Moon Rocks. Deputies and detectives responded.

On Sunday, October 27, the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the decedent as Kenyon Wilson. The exact cause of death is still under investigation and the next of kin has been notified.

Secret Witness is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of a suspect, or suspects, in this investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detective Division at (775) 328-3320 or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900. Refer to case #WC19-5561.